2016-P Harpers Ferry National Park Quarter - Single Coin

Where History Changed the Course of a Nation

The 2016-P Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Quarter commemorates one of the most pivotal locations in American history. This Philadelphia Mint quarter honors the site where John Brown's 1859 raid ignited tensions that would lead to the Civil War, forever changing the trajectory of our nation and the fight for freedom.

What Makes This Quarter Special

• Condition: Gem brilliant uncirculated
• Mint: Philadelphia Mint (P)
• Composition: Copper-nickel clad
• Design: America the Beautiful Quarters® Program
• Year: 2016
• Quantity: Single coin
• Historical Significance: Commemorates Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia, site of John Brown's raid and a turning point in American history
• Cultural Impact: Honors a location central to the abolitionist movement and the Civil War

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: Features the classic portrait of George Washington, designed by John Flanagan and refined for the America the Beautiful series. The inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "QUARTER DOLLAR," "LIBERTY," and "IN GOD WE TRUST" frame this timeless image.

Reverse: A powerful and historically evocative design depicting John Brown with a rifle and lever-action carbine, striding forward with determination. The composition captures the fierce conviction of the abolitionist who believed armed insurrection was the only way to overthrow the institution of slavery. Behind him, the historic buildings of Harpers Ferry stand as silent witnesses to the dramatic events of October 1859. The inscriptions "HARPERS FERRY," "WEST VIRGINIA," "2016," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" complete this tribute to a moment that helped spark the Civil War and advance the cause of freedom.

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

This quarter represents one of the most historically significant sites in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. Harpers Ferry stands at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers and at the crossroads of American history—where the fight against slavery took a dramatic turn. Whether you're building a complete national park collection or seeking a coin that commemorates the struggle for justice and equality, this Harpers Ferry quarter offers both profound historical meaning and numismatic value as a tribute to those who fought for freedom.

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